Behavioral Health Utilization Mgmt Clinician, Seni

at Blue Shield of CA in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Your Role
The Behavioral Health Utilization Management team performs prospective & concurrent utilization reviews and first level determinations for members using BSC evidenced based guidelines, policies, and nationally recognized clinal criteria across multiple lines of business. The Behavioral Health Utilization Management Clinician, Senior, will report to the Manager of Behavioral Health Utilization Management (BH UM). In this role you will conduct clinical review of mental health and substance use authorization requests at various levels of care for medical necessity, coding accuracy, medical policy compliance and contract compliance.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Your Knowledge and Experience
Current unrestricted CA license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD/PsyD or RN with Behavioral Health experience) required
Advanced degree commensurate with field is preferred
Requires at least five (5) years of prior experience in healthcare related field
Three (3) years conducting Behavioral Health Utilization Management for a health insurance plan or managed care environment required
Strong understanding of Behavioral Health Utilization Management including ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteria of multiple standardized clinical criteria including but not limited to MCG guidelines, nonprofit association guidelines, and various Medicare guidelines
ASAM 3rd Edition, ASAM 4th Edition, LOCUS and CALOCUS are preferred certifications
Familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms, and treatment modalities including ability to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, clinical notes, and lab results
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple systems/databases
Excellent analytical, communication skills, written skills, time management, and organizational skills
Possess outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, positive attitude, and high level of initiative
Ability to identify problems and work towards problem resolution independently, seeking guidance as needed
Hybrid Virtual Work
This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come into the office based on business needs.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.